Chuo-ku

Chuo-ku is a central ward in Saitama, located north of Tokyo, that combines residential neighborhoods with commercial areas. The ward contains municipal facilities and administrative buildings that serve the everyday needs of residents and workers who pass through daily.

Chuo-ku was established on April 1, 2003, when Saitama received the designation of government-designated city. This creation resulted from a major administrative reform that reorganized how the prefecture's districts were structured.

The ward maintains essential municipal services while integrating residential neighborhoods and commercial zones that reflect the local Japanese administrative traditions.

The ward occupies a central location with good connections to transportation networks across Saitama. Visitors can easily reach major destinations in the region using trains and buses that pass through the area.

Despite sharing its name with other wards across Japan, this particular Chuo-ku maintains distinct administrative functions within the Saitama metropolitan area.

Location: Saitama

Inception: April 1, 2003

Website: https://city.saitama.jp/chuo

GPS coordinates: 35.88378,139.62616

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:02